Cover art by me !
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Remus doesn't know why he was at the cheerleading club booth, signing his name on a clipboard.
He shouldn't even be here. Why ? Number one, he strictly does not dance. Number two, he's as graceful as a new born pig. Number three, he's an old man in a teenager's body.
But he signed his name anyways. The reason ? Let's blame a nameless black haired boy Remus caught a glimpse of.
He was all the way in the debate team booth when he saw a flash of leather and silver stride pass him.
Remus locked eyes with the boy. He was much too stunned to think. All he knew were grey eyes, sweet perfume, leather jacket and a mischievous wink at him.
Remus pretended to look at a pamphlet. The debate boy probably thought he was blind by how close he held the paper up to his face. The boy was a whirlwind, taking Remus along with him.
From 4 booths away, Remus could make out his figure. He high fived a red haired girl and a few others, like he'd already knew them. When Leather Jacket boy bends, pen in hand, Remus booked it.
"So, you've been a cheerleader in highschool ?" The girl smiles at him.
At least they're friendly, Remus thinks.
"Uh no. I've never done anything like this. Sorry, maybe I shouldn't-"
The girl quickly cut through. "No ! It's fine. We love new blood ! Err I mean.. we'll teach you from zero before campus team audition. So don't sweat it."
Remus nods and slips away before he makes a line. He looks down to his hand, where the bright red cheerleading pamphlet was crumpled.
He doesn't even know this guy's name, yet he's already too whipped.
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Remus learns his name on the 5th cheerleading practise. It was Sirius Black. Or affectionately called Dumbfuck by his platonic soulmate and football captain, James Potter. Who was dating one of the experienced cheerleaders, Lily Evans.
Apparently, Sirius joined the few guys in cheering to spite his parents. And he's flexible. And he likes doing backflips. And he's as nimble as the girls. And he looks cute with his long hair tied up. And.. wait what were we talking about again ?
Remus also learns that he cannot jump to save his life. Perhaps it was a tall person thing but doing the crazy jumping was not his forte. He's staying on ground thanks.
Noticing this, the girl from yesterday, Marlene, pitched in the idea of him as a base. Meaning he'll catch whoevers flying and doing the stunts. Sounds like a job for him.
The problem arises when Sirius gets put as a flyer. The boy's done parkour and ballet, jumping is not a big deal for him. What is a big deal though, is the realization the Remus will have to be the one catching him.
Not to worry, true to her word, Remus gets taught the basics of being a good base. He's caught a smaller girl and another boy. Soon enough he becomes every flyer's go-to base since he's so stable.
Sirius notices. He's one of the few guys in cheerleading, of course he'll notice. Especially one who looks too cute to be true.
He smiles under his palm each time Remus successfully catches a flyer. He's adorable ! Cheeks puffed in pride when a flyer tells him he's doing great. Sirius gets curious.
He lines up to try a trophy pose...with Remus' base.
Remus' breath hitched. What luck !
"You'll catch me, won't you pretty ?" Sirius flicks his chin with a pointer.
